Rust Never Sleeps

In this day and age of modern firearms coatings, it’s easy to forget that older guns are not as rust-resistant as those made of stainless steel or treated with the latest wonder finishes. This excellent article that deals with caring for older metal finishes was inspired by a shooter who discovered that a Mosin-Nagant he’d neglected in storage for a year or so had started sprouting ugly orange patches of oxidation:

Keep an eye on older guns you may have. Oil them periodically, try to store them in a dry environment, and inspect them regularly to make sure the rust monster hasn’t moved in and taken up residence in your gun safe.